In Greene County district court John Taylor Roberts, 19, of Scranton was sentenced May 10 to 14 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of carrying weapons. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended. On a charge…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 10
In Greene County magistrate court Paul Richard Nelson was granted a deferred judgment May 9 on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was placed on informal probation for one year. He must pay $65 civil penalty, a $125 Law Enforcement Initiativ surcharge, $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreP-C seniors honor mentors, receive awards and scholarship
The annual Paton-Churdan senior mentor banquet was held Wednesday, May 9, at the Paton Community Room. Seniors, along with their parents and mentors shared a catered meal sponsored by Community State Bank of Paton and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan.
Read MoreBrown named one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses
Primary nurse in outpatient oncology clinic Greene County Medical Center’s Jessica Brown, RN, was honored as one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses at the 2018 awards ceremony held in Des Moines on Sunday, May 6. Brown has been with the medical center since April 2017 and is the primary nurse for all patients receiving chemotherapy through the outpatient oncology clinic.
Read MoreGreene Co 3-year-old preschool registration is May 22
Parents of children who will turn 3 years old by Sept. 15 and who live in the Greene County school district should plan to attend preschool registration Tuesday, May 22. The come-and-go event will be from 5 pm to 7 pm. There will be no parent meeting this year. At the registration will be stations for parents to complete everything…
Read MoreVeterans hosting potato bar supper May 19
The local veterans groups will host a potato bar dinner Saturday, May 19, from 5 to 7 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. The meal will include baked potatoes with all the fixings, desserts and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted. All are welcome.
Read MoreReminder: Century, Heritage Farm application deadline is June 1
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Thursday reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2018 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.
Read MoreMadson third individual at SH golf invite
The Greene County girls golf team was shorthanded going to the South Hamilton Invitational Thursday. With only three golfers the Rams didn’t have a team score, but coach Heath Telleen was pleased with the performance of Ellie Madson.
Read MoreNorman Lane, 1927 – 2018
Services were held Saturday, May 12, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Norman Lane, 90, of Carlisle, formerly of Jefferson. Father Donald Ries celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection. Lectors were Darcy Hathaway and Jordan Russell. Musicians were Kristen and David Heupel.
Read MoreIowa leaders encourage Trump admin to resolve trade dispute with China
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and 10 agriculture leaders from across the state on May 11 sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging him to quickly resolve the Section 301 trade dispute with China. The Administration is accepting public comments through May 11. “Iowa has spoken with a unified…
Read MoreNine Ram events qualify for state track & field meet
The Greene County girls track & field team will have at least five events and the boys will have at least four events at the state meet next weekend in Des Moines. First and second place finishers at the meet qualify automatically. The field is filled based on times and distances across the state. The co-ed Class 2A district meet…
Read MoreDAISY Award to Gina Geisler
Gina Geisler, RN, is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award at Greene County Medical Center. She was one of 10 nurses nominated for the award, which is used to recognize exceptional patient care in more than 1,700 medical facilities worldwide. Recipients are nominated by patients and their families or by co-workers. The award was presented Wednesday as part…
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